Tips at counter type food places?

[NRacine]

I used to work at a deli/coffee/ice cream place. We had a tip jar, but what really got my goat was that I'd work a 10 hour shift, eat lunch on my feet while running around, and have to split tips with the lady that hid in the kitchen all day making soup at her own pace. I thought it was so unfair since I would be the one falling over myself to make sure all the customers were happy. Decaf soy latte with sugarfree vanilla no foam 130 degrees? Sure, (P.I.T.A.) I can do that, JUST for you...fake smile, laugh...etc. So in my opinion, it's better to tip the person whose services you appreciate over putting money in a jar. That may go to someone who you never had contact with.

 

[sundance]

I usually eat at the same restaurants most of the time and if the service is good I tip good. the wait staff know me and I usually get really good service since I do tip good. but in a fast food place forget it, tip jars no way marrie

 

[JennsPeeps]

If you can't afford to tip when you eat out, you can't afford to eat out. The tip should be considered as part of the meal price and should be at least 15% of the bill.

If service is lousy, leave a 10% tip and alert the manager for the reason behind the low tip. I guarantee that the manager wants to know.

If the food is lousy but the service is good, tip anyway: your server didn't cook the food. Alert a manager.

I don't tip in tip jars except on very rare occasions. Imp nailed it: WA State has a very high minimum wage (over $9).

I went through a drive through yesterday to get my grandma a mocha. I was surprised when the cashier gave me the receipt with a tip line on it. I don't tip at McDonald's, why would I tip at the espresso place?

I do tip every time I get takeout from my fav restaurant. I tip $1 for each item on the order. We eat there (at a table) about every 3 months and do take out maybe once a month. The prices are so reasonable, the food so delicious, and the service so incredible that I'm happy to tip a few bucks when I get takeout.